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Mozilla keeps Firefox alive on legacy Windows versions with extended support: According to the official Firefox release calendar, the extended support release ...
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Sep 09
Firefox: Longer support for old operating systems: In March 2023, there was information regarding Mozilla's support of Firefox on older versions of Windows ...
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Mozilla keeps Firefox alive on legacy Windows versions with extended support: According to the official Firefox release calendar, the extended support release ...
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Sep 09
Firefox: Longer support for old operating systems: In March 2023, there was information regarding Mozilla's support of Firefox on older versions of Windows ...
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Mozilla warns: Critical zero-day vulnerability in Firefox is being actively exploited - | Golem.de
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Firefox 131.0.3 is out with fixes for YouTube playback issues, crashes on Windows, and more
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uBlock Origin Lite maker ends Firefox store support, slams Mozilla for hostile reviews
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Quick Glance: uBlock Origin Lite: Withdrawal from Firefox Support
- The developer of uBlock Origin Lite has ended support for the Firefox Add-ons Store version and shifted to self-hosting.
- In September, Mozilla flagged every version of the extension for alleged policy violations, which the developer dismissed as unfounded.
- Users must now download the latest version of uBlock Origin Lite from GitHub, while the original uBlock Origin extension remains available.
- Raymond Hill recommended the Lite version as Chrome marked it as unsupported, whereas Mozilla continues to support Manifest V2-based extensions.
Firefox lets you cut off websites' access to your data after an hour: For those instances when you're browsing websites that request access to a creepily ...
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Firefox 131 brings tab previews, text fragment links, and security fixes: In the latest Firefox update, Mozilla fixes several security vulnerabilities and ...
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Campaigners claim 'Privacy Preserving Attribution' in Firefox does the opposite: Tracking alternative is less invasive than other methods, but is opt out by ...
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Quick Glance: Privacy Group Files Complaint Against Mozilla's Tracking Feature
- Privacy activist group noyb has filed a complaint against Mozilla, claiming that the 'Privacy Preserving Attribution' feature in Firefox tracks user behavior.
- Despite Mozilla's assertion that the feature provides anonymized data to advertisers, it is enabled by default, which violates EU GDPR rights.
- Noyb is urging the Austrian data protection authority to investigate and implement an opt-in system instead of the current opt-out approach.
- Mozilla defends the feature as a way to enhance advertising practices but acknowledges that users should have the choice to disable it.
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Pure nostalgia: Windows 10 becomes an almost real Windows 7: Hundreds of thousands of people still use the almost 15-year-old Windows 7 - | also for nostalgic ...
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Thunderbird gets a new release channel with monthly feature updates: Thunderbird's newest Release channel is a middle-of-the-road compromise for users who ...
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Oct 01
Firefox 131.0 released for Windows, macOS and Linux: What's new: Mozilla has released the Firefox browser version 131.0 for Windows, macOS and Linux ...
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Microsoft to start charging for Windows 10 updates next year. Here's how much
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Opera GX vs Firefox – Which Browser Wins In 2024?: Firefox has long been a favored alternative web browser. But I put Opera GX vs Firefox head-to-head to see ...
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Data protection in Firefox: Complaint about Mozilla: If you listen to accusations about Mozilla, you will certainly hear something about the product policy or ...
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Firefox Data Collection Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns: A nonprofit files a complaint against Mozilla for adding a post-cookie web tracking feature.
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US government considers breaking up Google: What could threaten the company: Google has a monopoly on Internet searches, a US judge ruled in August ...
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This awesome online toolbox unleashes your browser’s power: Save time and get more accomplished—without ever leaving Chrome, Firefox, or whatever browser you're ...
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Chrome Canary just killed uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2 extensions: Time to switch to Firefox
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Oct 10
Thunderbird 128.3.1esr and 131.0.1 released: A critical security hole has been discovered in the Firefox browser, which has now been patched ...
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Oct 09
Firefox 131.0.2 is here: Small update for the Firefox browser. The Mozilla application is now available in the new version 131.0.2. Update ...
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Oct 07
Mozilla will be more active in the area of digital advertising: Most people probably know Mozilla from Firefox or Thunderbird, but the organization behind it ...
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Firefox for Android now protects against the most subversive tracking method: Tracking the fight against tracker-free tracking
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Oct 02
Thunderbird 131.0 released: Firefox version 131.0 has been released - | and it has been given new functions. Things are a little different with Thunderbird, ...
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Mozilla releases Firefox 131 with tab previews, temporary website permissions, and more
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OpenAI's logo scare, Duolingo makes a piano, and Mozilla gets a rebrand: Here’s the top branding news we’re tracking this week.
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How Google Chrome is declaring war against ad blockers: Ghostery's CEO and Director of Engineering break down the new Manifest V3 changes ...
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Quick Glance: Chrome Changes Hinder Ad-Blocking Extensions
- Manifest V3 changes in Chrome significantly restrict ad blockers by removing access to the network layer.
- Representatives from Ghostery argue that these restrictions greatly limit innovation in privacy and security.
- It is suspected that Google implemented these changes to make Chrome a more predictable platform while potentially protecting its advertising interests.
- Firefox is recommended as the only major browser that continues to fully support ad blockers.
Mozilla extends Firefox support on unsupported Windows versions to March 2025: Mozilla has some good news for Firefox customers who are still using unsupported ...
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Mozilla’s new brand plans to ‘reclaim the internet’: JKR branding gurus overhauled Mozilla's logo and branding system, leaning into green hues and repurposing a ...
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Media Player and Silverlight: Windows 7 and 8 lose DRM services - | Golem.de: The Windows Media Player and Silverlight clients will soon no longer be able to ...
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Windows Media Player and Silverlight are losing legacy DRM services on Windows 7 and 8
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Amazon says no to remote work: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is calling for a full return to office at the start of 2025. For the last 15 months ...
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Thunderbird e-mail client will soon stop supporting older Windows and macOS releases
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Want to keep getting Windows 10 updates next year? Here's what it will cost: For businesses, a subscription for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates will be ...
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Mozilla exits the fediverse and will shutter its Mastodon server in December: Users will be able to download their data or migrate their account to another ...
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Forget Windows 10 taskbar, you can now have Windows 7 Start menu and taskbar on Windows 11
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Mozilla extends support for Firefox on older Windows versions: You can continue to use the Firefox browser on older Windows computer for about six more months.
pcworld.com/article/2451678/mozilla-extends-support-for-firefox-on-older-windows-versions.html
Firefox 130 lands with a yawn, but 131 beta teases a long-awaited feature: The upcoming version might bring tab previews, cookie banner block, and vertical tabs
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As web browser makers snuggle up to AI, the few remaining holdouts aren't sold: Chatbots, generative models 'in many ways the next step in the surveillance ...
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Microsoft will start charging for Windows 10 updates next year. Here's how much
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Which web browsers excel in security, privacy, and features?: Google Chrome has overtaken other browsers in terms of market share. But which browser is ahead ...
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Zen Browser: Download Zen Browser - Zen Browser is a Firefox-based browser designed to be simple and easy to use.
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Zen Browser is a no-Google zone that offers tiling nirvana: A Firefox fork aimed at power surfers
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The Document Foundation releases new major LibreOffice version: The Document Foundation has just released LibreOffice 24.8, a new major version ...
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Google is a monopoly. The fix isn't obvious: A business breakup may be coming – but what comes after may not be better
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Zero-Day IP Address Exploit Lets Hackers Attack Mac, Linux Computers: The 0.0.0.0 IP address can be exploited in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.
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Chrome dumped support for Ubuntu 18.04 but it'll be back: Complaints about lack of notice plus an inquiry from El Reg prompt U-turn by web giant
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18-year-old security flaw in Firefox and Chrome exploited in attacks: A vulnerability disclosed 18 years ago, dubbed "0.0.0.0 Day" ...
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Google antitrust verdict leaves Apple with “inconvenient alternatives”: A reliable source of billions of dollars in income is at risk for the iPhone maker.
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Quick Glance: US Judge Decides Google's Search Engine Monopoly Case
- A federal judge has concluded that Google unlawfully abused its monopoly over the search industry.
- The ruling came after a 10-week trial stemming from a 2020 lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice and multiple states.
- Google might receive orders to alter its functioning or divest portions of its business, although no actions have been taken yet.
- The lawsuit alleged that Google, by making payments to Apple, Samsung, and Mozilla, sustained its dominant search position, hindering competition and reaping benefits in revenue and data collection.
Browsers are finally addressing 0.0.0.0 Day vulnerability: A report by Oligo Security highlights the dangers of the 0.0.0.0 Day vulnerability ...
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8 big gotchas to watch out for in tech privacy policies: The privacy policies of internet services play an important role for end users. In this article ...
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Google Chrome warns: Support for uBlock Origin will be discontinued - Golem.de: The warning appears for all Chrome extensions that are still based on Manifest v2 ...
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Quick Glance: uBlock Origin Faces Impending Shutdown
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- Raymond Hill, the creator of uBO, confirms that the extension will cease to function due to Google's Manifest v3.
- Hill recommends using uBlock Origin Lite as an alternative, based on Manifest v3 but with reduced capabilities.
- The transition to Manifest v3 imposes limitations on content blockers and privacy extensions, expected to reduce the effectiveness of uBlock Origin.
Proton VPN Makes Its Browser Extension Free for All Users: Want to surf the web securely without paying? Proton VPN’s browser extension is now free on Firefox ...
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Proton now offers a free VPN extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers
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It's 2024 and we're just getting round to stopping browsers insecurely accessing 0.0.0.0
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Manifest V3: Thousands of Chrome extensions will no longer work: Google is redesigning the interfaces for extensions to its Chrome browser ...
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Firefox 129 release fixes security flaws and improves Reader View: Mozilla has patched numerous security vulnerabilities in Firefox version 129 alongside a few ...
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Aug 14
Firefox 129.0.1 released: Mozilla has released its Firefox browser in the new version 129.0.1. As the mini version jump already indicates, there are ...
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Aug 06
Monopoly ruling against Google could get Firefox into trouble: A heavy blow for Google in the USA. A court there has now ruled that the company is a monopolist ...
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Microsoft's Edge desktop browser approaches 14% market share as Chrome slides
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stadt-bremerhaven.de Sep 17
Firefox 130.0.1 released: Mozilla recently released the Firefox browser in version 130.0. The open source browser now offers the translation of selected ...
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How to move your Firefox bookmarks to Chrome: If you're ready to make the switch from Firefox to Google Chrome, this guide will help you import all of your ...
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The Nvidia GeForce NOW app will stop supporting Windows 7 and 8.1 in November 2024
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Mozilla wants you to love Firefox again: Mozilla is reinvesting in Firefox after letting it languish for years. But some of those investments may upset their ...
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Mozilla follows Google in losing trust in Entrust's TLS certificates: Compliance failures and unsatisfactory responses mount from the long-time certificate ...
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Mammoth trial over search engine: US court declares Google an illegal monopolist: For years, Google has been the default search engine in web browsers such as ...
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Quick Glance: Key Windows Updates and Game Reviews Highlights
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Firefox introduces Total Cookie Protection by default: Mozilla has announced that it will make the Total Cookie Protection (TCP) feature available by default for ...
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